Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Old Trafford where Manchester United play host to Nottingham Forest. A crowd of 20,437 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Manchester United and Nottingham Forest are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Oleg Mcgreal.


0.00
Manchester United kick off and get the first half underway!
4.09
David Ehiogu barges into Darl De Vet. David Ehiogu is shown the yellow card! Darl De Vet runs off the knock.
8.55
Darius Moncur darts forward. Darius Moncur shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
10.20
Mick Oakley kicks a strong pass forward to John Godber. John Godber flicks a high pass forward to David Ehiogu who brings the ball under control. David Ehiogu knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marvin Lumsdon who gathers it comfortably.
14.55
Pietro De Liguori controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Greg King. Greg King plays the ball forward to Nuno Calderon. Nuno Calderon whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Zick. Kevin Zick beats his man to it with a header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
18.08
Mauricio Carcedo kicks a strong pass forward to David Rego. David Rego plays a quick one-two with Mauricio Carcedo and rushes in on goal... David Rego side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
20.26
Pietro De Liguori flicks a high pass forward. Johan Deloumeau collects the pass. Johan Deloumeau chips the ball to his team mate, Kevin Zick. Kevin Zick plays a one-two with David Rego and rushes in on goal... Kevin Zick strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
22.35
Hannes Stiepermann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Niccolo Dixon. With some swift thinking, Niccolo Dixon plays the ball forward to Alpay Izzet who has made a great run into the box. Some silky footwork from Alpay Izzet provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
32.45
Mauricio Carcedo flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Zick collects the pass. Kevin Zick lofts in a cross ball towards Nuno Calderon. Nuno Calderon makes a looping header on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
36.58
Darl De Vet threads a neat ball through to Mauricio Carcedo. With a delightful solo run, Mauricio Carcedo stretches the opposition's defence. Mauricio Carcedo lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Zick. Mick Oakley hacks Kevin Zick from behind! Kevin Zick appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
38.44
Alpay Izzet clumsily knocks into Mauricio Carcedo. The referee warns Alpay Izzet to calm down! Mauricio Carcedo carries on, but is struggling a bit.
39.10
Ronnie Dodd hacks John Godber from behind! Ronnie Dodd is shown the yellow card! John Godber stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.43
Darius Moncur knocks the ball to his team mate, Alpay Izzet. Alpay Izzet plays a scrappy one-two with David Ehiogu and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Alpay Izzet provides some space. He unleashes a blazing shot at goal. Johan Deloumeau steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Manchester United appear unchanged since the first half. Nottingham Forest also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Nottingham Forest kick off the second half!
48.35
Darl De Vet sees Kevin Zick in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kevin Zick makes a simple pass to David Rego. David Rego shoots from outside the area but it misses the target by a large margin!
55.14
Ronnie Dodd knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Zick. Kevin Zick lofts in a cross ball towards David Rego. David Rego is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for David Rego!
59.32
Darl De Vet hacks Niccolo Dixon from behind! The referee calls over Darl De Vet and shows him a yellow card! Niccolo Dixon gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
60.41
Seeing a gap ahead, John Godber plays the ball forward to Hannes Stiepermann. Hannes Stiepermann controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Marvin Lumsdon!
65.39
Mick Oakley chips the ball to his team mate, Darius Moncur. Darius Moncur takes it forward alone. Darius Moncur plays a quick one-two with Niccolo Dixon and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Darius Moncur provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Darius Moncur!
69.36
Patrick Palmer knocks the ball forward to Hannes Stiepermann. Hannes Stiepermann flicks a high pass forward. David Ehiogu collects the pass. David Ehiogu shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
75.21
With a delightful solo run, John Godber stretches the opposition's defence. John Godber shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
77.46
Johan Deloumeau flicks a high pass forward. Greg King controls it well on his chest. Greg King decides to run forward with the ball. Greg King whips in a cross ball towards Nuno Calderon. Nuno Calderon directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
85.39
Daniel Wainwright flicks a high pass forward. John Godber collects the pass. John Godber makes a probing pass to David Ehiogu. David Ehiogu shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
89.41
Hannes Stiepermann runs straight at the opposition's defence. Hannes Stiepermann cuts inside the box! Hannes Stiepermann cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
John Godber knocks the ball to his team mate, Niccolo Dixon. Niccolo Dixon controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56.5%
43.5%
Play Area
26.1%
40.6%
33.3%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nuno Calderon of Nottingham Forest

Match Ratings
1.Yemon Kimura (GK)
6
2.Del Gascoigne (DEF)
6
3.Patrick Palmer (DEF)
6
4.Mick Oakley (DEF)
6
5.Daniel Wainwright (DEF)
6
6.Darius Moncur (MID)goal scored
8
7.Hannes Stiepermann (MID)
6
8.John Godber (MID)
6
9.David Ehiogu (ATT)yellow card
5
10.Alpay Izzet (ATT)
6
11.Niccolo Dixon (ATT)
6
 
12.Greg Duberry (ATT)
0
13.Neil Prior (MID)
0
14.Arthur Mustoe (MID)
0

1.Marvin Lumsdon (GK)
6
2.Darl De Vet (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Pietro De Liguori (DEF)
6
4.Ronnie Dodd (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Johan Deloumeau (DEF)
6
6.Salvador Eriberto (MID)
6
7.Mauricio Carcedo (MID)
6
8.Greg King (MID)
7
9.David Rego (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Nuno Calderon (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Kevin Zick (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Nuno Alves (MID)
0
13.Samuel Ribeiro (MID)
0
14.Enzo Peruzzi (ATT)
0